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begin our walk alongside the River Derwent Included meals
towards Chatsworth House. The estate has
been the residence of the Dukes of Devonshire Look out for 'B', 'D' or 'P' – they're the secret
for many generations, having been purchased code for when breakfast, dinner or packed
by Elizabeth and William Cavendish in 1549 for lunch is included!
£600. As we make our way towards Edensor,
we will leave behind the grandeur of the house Included memory makers
and venture into this charming little village.
Edensor is linked to the Cavendish family, with Monsal Trail – 8-mile
St. Peter's Church is the main burial ground Chatsworth Estate to Bakewell – 5-mile
of the family. Our route then takes us through
Walking in Dovedale – 6.5-mile
New Piece Wood, where we will be rewarded
with scenic views back towards the Chatsworth Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Estate. We will continue our journey through
Calton Pastures until we reach Manner Wood, Your home
where we will descend towards Bakewell. We away from home
will cross the River Wye and arrive in Bakewell,
the only true town in the Peak District National THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Park. Here, you will have ample time to explore
– why not try the famous Bakewell Tart or You will stay for four nights at the Delta Hotels
the more traditional Bakewell Pudding? This by Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel.
is an easy to moderate 5-mile walk lasting
Bordered by the Peak District National Park,
approximately 3 hours. Then, we will return to
enjoy an idyllic stay in a stunning countryside
our hotel by coach for our evening meal. BPD
setting at the Delta Hotels by Marriott
Day 4 Walking in Dovedale and the Breadsall Priory Hotel.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Today, we will
explore the stunning limestone countryside in rail journey from Wirksworth to Duffield. During
the southern Peak District. After breakfast, we the journey, we'll take in the beautiful scenery
will board our coach and travel to Alstonefield of the Peak District. This is an easy 6.5-mile
where our walk will commence. We head down walk lasting approximately 3.5 hours. There is
to Milldale and join the path along the River an option to shorten this – your Tour Manager
Dove, which marks the boundary between and local guides will provide details if required.
Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Dovedale, a Our coach will then collect us from Duffield and
beautiful limestone gorge in the river Dove return us to our hotel for a relaxing final dinner.
Valley, is a National Nature Reserve due to the BPD
number of rare habitats and wildlife found here.
Day 5 After breakfast, you are free to check out
Our delightful riverside walk passes two caves,
of the hotel and make your own way home at
Dove Holes, and travels over Lover's Leap. We
leisure. B
will follow the river across meadows to Coldwall
Bridge, before picking up the Manifold trail
that leads to Ilam Park. Owned by the National
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Trust, Ilam Park has a small visitor centre and
tearooms, making it the perfect conclusion to Code A5DUPRT
our walk. Afterwards, our coach will transfer
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us to Wirksworth station where we'll board the
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for a picturesque Single Room Supplement from £180

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